Workshop Date
December 13 - 14, 2023
Workshop Venue
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Plesmanlaan 121
1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
Local Organiser & Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Regina G.H. Beets-Tan
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Workshop Faculty
G. Beets, Amsterdam/NL
R.G.H. Beets-Tan, Amsterdam/NL
L. Curvo-Semedo, Coimbra/PT
E. Dresen, Leuven/BE
M. Lahaye, Amsterdam/NL
D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL
M. Maas, Amsterdam/NL
C. Marijnen, Amsterdam/NL
S. Nougaret, Montpellier/FR
J. van Griethuysen, Amsterdam/NL
Description
MRI is the main diagnostic tool used for the primary staging and treatment stratification of rectal cancer, and also plays a key role in assessing response after neoadjuvant treatment to help select potential candidates for organ-preserving treatments.
In this fully renewed case-based workshop, participants are offered the chance to review more than 100 MRI scans of real-life clinical rectal cancer cases with hands-on feedback from an international faculty of experts. Participants are offered a variety of lectures which include practical tips on how to perform and report MRI for primary staging and restaging, a multidisciplinary perspective from our expert surgeon and radiation oncologist, a future outlook on the role of AI in rectal cancer imaging, and live MDT discussions.
The 2023 workshop is available in two formats which offer the same content but in a different set up, so that participants can choose their preferred way of learning:
- As a two-day hands-on workshop (‘focused training’), organized on site in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Dec 13-14, 2023)
- As a ± one month virtual workshop (‘study at your own pace’), including one full-day online kick-off webinar on Dec 15, one month of case-based online training from home, and virtual meet the expert session via Zoom on January 25/26.
Note that the content and case database of this workshop have been completely renewed compared to previous editions. So if you have participated in one of our previous ESGAR rectal imaging workshops (2017-2022), but are looking for an update or refresher course, this course will be just the thing for you!
Learning objectives
- To understand the role of rectal MRI and its impact on treatment planning
- To know how to write a good quality staging and restaging report
- To learn the main pearls and pitfalls of MR image interpretation
- To understand the benefit of modern techniques such as functional imaging and AI
- To know the role and limitations of rectal MRI in the era of organ preservation
Target group
Senior residents, general radiologists or abdominal radiologists with an interest in abdominal and/or oncologic imaging
At least some previous experience in reading rectal MRI is recommended
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (Primary staging and treatment planning)
| 08:30 | Registration | |
| 09:00 | Welcome and introduction | R.G.H. Beets-Tan, Amsterdam/NL |
| 09:10 | Opening lectures - Radiology in rectal cancer – an update - What’s new in radiation oncology? - Discussion and Q&A |
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| 10:00 | Primary staging of early and intermediate tumours (Part I) - Introduction of course outline & iScore platform - Lecture: primary staging – how we do it! - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) |
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| 11:00 | Coffee break | |
| 11:30 | Primary staging of early and intermediate rectal tumours (Part II) - Lecture: Before we get started: understanding anatomy! - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) - Plenary case discussions in iScore | S. Nougaret, Montpellier/FR |
| 13:00 | Lunch break | |
| 14:00 | Primary staging of advanced rectal tumours (Part I) | D. Lambregts, Amsterdam/NL |
| 15:30 | Coffee break | |
| 16:00 | Primary staging of advanced rectal tumours (Part II) - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) - Plenary case discussion in iScore | Full faculty Full faculty |
| 17:00 | Adjourn | |
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| 09:00 | Restaging after neoadjuvant treatment (part I): - Lecture: Why do I need restaging – the surgeon’s view - Lecture: Restaging rectal cancer – how we do it! - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) - Plenary case discussion in iScore | G. Beets, Amsterdam/NL |
| 10:30 | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 | Restaging after neoadjuvant treatment (part II): - Lecture: DWI and other functional imaging techniques - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) - Plenary case discussion in iScore | L. Curvo-Semedo, Coimbra/PT |
| 12:30 | Lunch break | |
| 13:30 | MRI during organ-preservation - Lecture: imaging for FU after surgery and organ preservation - Individual case reading (with hands-on feedback from faculty) - Plenary case discussion in iScore | M. Maas, Amsterdam/NL |
| 14:30 | Coffee break | |
| 15:00 | Multidisciplinary International Tumour Board (from iScore) Moderator: M. Maas Radiologists: R.G.H. Beets-Tan, E. Dresen Radiation Oncologist: C. Marijnen Surgeon: G. Beets | |
| 16:00 | “A look into the future” - Lecture: AI in rectal cancer – current and future role - Lecture: The future of radiology in oncology | J. van Griethuysen, Amsterdam/NL |
| 16:45 | Closing remarks and adjourn | |
Registration
Registration Fees
| Radiologists | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | ||
| ESGAR Member | € 1,650.00 | ESGAR Member | € 750.00 |
| Non Member | € 1,990.00 | Non Member | € 950.00 |
Registration fee includes
- access to lectures
- a personal login to the iScore webplatform which gives access to 100 MRI scans of real-life clinical rectal cancer cases for one extra week after completion of the onsite workshop (until December 22)
- hands-on training on workstation
- coffee breaks
- lunches
- certificate of attendance
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Together with the registration payment is necessary. Registrations as radiologist in training (Residents) or Radiographer must be accompanied by a confirmation of the head of the department confirming the status as Resident or Radiographer.
Cancellation policy
ESGAR offers the possibility of ensuring the registration with our partner “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. Thus, ESGAR will not refund any amount after a cancellation of registration itself. All requests have to be issued to the “Europäische Reiseversicherung” directly. Refunds will be given within the terms and conditions of the “Europäische Reiseversicherung”. All cancellations have to be made in writing (e-mail, fax or letter) to the Central ESGAR Office and confirmed.
CME Accreditation
“The ESGAR Rectal Cancer Staging and Restaging on MRI Workshop, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 13/12/2023 - 14/12/2023has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 11 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.”
“Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.
“Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.”
Accommodation
The following hotels which are located near by the workshop's venue can be proposed to the participants:
- Corendon Vitality Hotel Amsterdam - events.vitalityamsterdam(at)corendonhotels.com
- Dutch Design Hotel Artemis - jvolten(at)aeonplazahotels.com
Please book early in order to ensure availability.
City Information
Amsterdam is the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a population of over 830,000. It is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world and is a centre of the bicycle culture. The city's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House and the Amsterdam Museum. They draw more than 5 million international visitors annually.
Language: Dutch
Time Zone: UTC+1
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Electricity: 230V, at 50Hz AC
Country dialing Code: +31
Closest airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol